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55 mm Lens Hood Rubber Folding Hood with Screw Thread Black Universal Against Glare and Side Light

55 mm Lens Hood Rubber Folding Hood with Screw Thread Black Universal Against Glare and Side Light

Folding hood made of flexible rubber for lenses with a 55 mm thread. It helps achieve higher contrast in images and folds conveniently to fit in a backpack or camera bag. Full description
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55 mm Lens Hood Rubber Folding Hood with Screw Thread Black Universal Against Glare and Side Light

The rubber lens hood is designed for lenses with a filter thread diameter of 55 mm. It screws onto the front of the lens just like a filter and holds firmly without any additional accessories. The hood shields light that hits the lens from the sides, which would create glare, light circles, and a grey veil in the images. Its body made of flexible rubber is lightweight, bendable, and pleasant to the touch. It can be used while photographing on walks, during holidays, in the city, or in the studio.

Thanks to its flexibility, you can fold the hood over the lens, allowing you to store the camera in the bag without removing the hood. Unfolding it back to working position takes just a second. The soft rubber around the lens front also absorbs light taps against surrounding objects.

The hood has no locks or moving parts that could wear out. It is suitable for photographing landscapes, architecture, sports events, and portraits in backlight, and it also works well for video recording. It is most helpful when the sun shines on the lens at an angle from outside the frame. It is also useful when photographing through glass, as you can press the edge of the hood against the window to block reflections from the interior. It will also serve well in the mountains, by the water, or on snowy plains, where strong diffuse light easily creates glare and reduces contrast in images.

  • Type – rubber lens hood
  • Thread Diameter – 55 mm
  • Mounting – screw-on to filter thread
  • Material – flexible rubber
  • Colour – black
  • Compatibility – lenses with a 55 mm thread
  • Contents – 1 lens hood 55 mm

For cleaning, use a dry or slightly damp cloth. Screw the hood onto the thread slowly and do not overtighten it to avoid damaging the lens thread. The thread diameter is usually marked on the front of the lens or on the inner side of the lens cap. When you are not using the hood for an extended period, store it in an unfolded state in a dry place to maintain the shape of the rubber. However, you can leave it permanently attached to the lens and always have it ready. The flexible rubber withstands repeated folding and unfolding, and the hood is so lightweight that you will hardly notice it on the lens. If you have a protective or UV filter on the lens, check whether it has a thread on the front side to which the hood can be screwed.

The folding hood with a 55 mm thread helps photographers achieve clearer images with higher contrast. The screw-on mounting keeps the hood securely on the lens even during movement. For transport, you simply fold it and do not need to unscrew it. The simple one-piece rubber construction is easy to maintain. The matte black surface matches most lenses. It is supplied as 1 piece in one size, so please check the thread diameter of your lens before ordering.

Price incl. VAT €16.11